Check Play, Front

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Fig 1: Checking Front Play

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Raise the front end. Lift under the control arms as close to the ball joint as possible.

Check that there is no play in

the tie rods
the wheel bearings
the upper spring strut mounting
the ball joints or control arm bushings.

If there is play in any of the components above, this must be remedied before the wheel settings are checked/adjusted.